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==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
The Charcoal Decavitator | {{Main|Mint Decavitator#Appearance}} | ||
The Charcoal Decavitator appears broadly similar to its base weapon, the Mint Decavitator, but with coloration differences. Most of the white and blue elements of the base weapon are now an extremely dark navy and gold, respectively. Additionally, the bristles of the toothbrush alternate purple and yellow, and the pull trigger and lower trim of the handle are gold instead of grey. The clear plastic of the sheath is also dark-tinted, and the wordmark has different colors. | |||
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|introduced= [[Sizzle Season 2024]] | |introduced= [[Sizzle Season 2024]] | ||
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===Quotes=== | |||
{{QuoteW|The Charcoal Decavitator will also be available. Use its Splash Shield{{Sic}} sub weapon to get close and unleash a charged attack. Follow up with the Ink Jet{{Sic}} special to attack players further back. | |||
These two Decavitators have distinctive flavors so choose the one that fits your taste!|@SplatoonNA on Twitter<ref>{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2024/May#1793393952814456971|@SplatoonNA on Twitter]]</ref>}} | |||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
Charcoal is a reference to charcoal toothpaste which contains activated charcoal. "Decavitator" comes from "de-" + "cavity", as toothbrushes are used to prevent tooth cavities. It is also a play on decapitation, or the act of separating the head and body (for example, with a sword). | Charcoal is a reference to charcoal toothpaste which contains activated charcoal. "Decavitator" comes from "de-" + "cavity", as toothbrushes are used to prevent tooth cavities. It is also a play on decapitation, or the act of separating the head and body (for example, with a sword). It could also have a connection to Ohaguro (お歯黒) which is the act of turning teeth black with iron fillings and vinegar. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{Localized name | {{Localized name | ||
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|Jap=デンタルワイパースミ | |Jap=デンタルワイパースミ | ||
|JapR=Dentaru Waipā Sumi | |JapR=Dentaru Waipā Sumi | ||
|JapM=Dental Wiper Sumi | |JapM=Dental Wiper Sumi<ref group="notes">"Sumi" is written phonetically, and is a pun between the two homophones 炭 ''charcoal'' and 墨 ''squid ink'' (also seen in the names of many [[Toni Kensa]] gear), both pronounced "sumi".</ref> | ||
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===Translation notes=== | |||
{{Note list}} | |||
==References== | |||
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{{Navbox/S3 Weapons}} | {{Navbox/S3 Weapons}} | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 23 May 2024
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The Charcoal Decavitator is an upcoming main weapon in Splatoon 3. It is a Neo branded variant of the Mint Decavitator. It will be added to the game as part of Sizzle Season 2024 on 1 June 2024.
Appearance
- Main article: Mint Decavitator#Appearance
The Charcoal Decavitator appears broadly similar to its base weapon, the Mint Decavitator, but with coloration differences. Most of the white and blue elements of the base weapon are now an extremely dark navy and gold, respectively. Additionally, the bristles of the toothbrush alternate purple and yellow, and the pull trigger and lower trim of the handle are gold instead of grey. The clear plastic of the sheath is also dark-tinted, and the wordmark has different colors.
Splatoon 3
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class |  Splatana
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| Sub |  Splash Wall
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| Special |  Inkjet
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| Added in | Sizzle Season 2024 |
| Other variant |  Mint Decavitator
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Quotes
| “ | The Charcoal Decavitator will also be available. Use its Splash Shield[sic] sub weapon to get close and unleash a charged attack. Follow up with the Ink Jet[sic] special to attack players further back.
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” | — @SplatoonNA on Twitter[1]
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Gallery
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Promo render
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Model of the Charcoal Decavitator rotating (link to file)
Etymology
Charcoal is a reference to charcoal toothpaste which contains activated charcoal. "Decavitator" comes from "de-" + "cavity", as toothbrushes are used to prevent tooth cavities. It is also a play on decapitation, or the act of separating the head and body (for example, with a sword). It could also have a connection to Ohaguro (お歯黒) which is the act of turning teeth black with iron fillings and vinegar.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
デンタルワイパースミ Dentaru Waipā Sumi |
Dental Wiper Sumi[a] |
Translation notes
- ↑ "Sumi" is written phonetically, and is a pun between the two homophones 炭 charcoal and 墨 squid ink (also seen in the names of many Toni Kensa gear), both pronounced "sumi".
